Overview

This is not a registered dietitian program and a verification statement cannot be provided upon completion of the program.

This applied nutrition master's degree provides you with the opportunity to build upon your clinical knowledge and concentrate in one of four specialty areas.

Increased attention on disease prevention through better dietary habits has heightened the demand for skilled nutrition professionals. In response, the College of Professional Studies has developed the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition. Designed to build on your existing knowledge, this advanced program is open to individuals who hold undergraduate degrees in health science, dietetics, or a related area.

Led by real-world practitioners, including dietitians, an exercise scientist, and a clinical psychologist, this innovative nutrition degree provides you with a solid grounding in nutrition, metabolism, disease prevention, health promotion, and clinical behavior. Complementing the core nutrition courses is the College’s renowned nutrition practicum that allows you to work directly with registered dietitians, fitness specialists, as well as other health professionals.

Further differentiating this master’s degree in nutrition is the option to choose from four degree concentrations: Obesity and Nutritional Health, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Fitness, and Business and Entrepreneurship in Nutrition. After completing this degree, you will emerge with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the field of nutrition.

Program Objectives:

By taking part in this highly focused nutrition degree program, you will increase your knowledge and aptitude through:

Translating theory and current research into practice

Examining the metabolism, physiological actions, and interrelationships of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

Exploring the application of nutrition principles in the treatment and prevention of diseases

Studying varying techniques and methods used in nutritional research Investigating theories to facilitate the adoption of healthy behaviors

Recognizing the complex factors that influence nutritional practices

Career Outlook

Heightened interest in health, wellness, and disease prevention has created more career options for nutrition professionals. To that end, according to the American Dietetic Association, demand for nutritional counseling, treatment, and education is on the rise—a result of greater emphasis on diet and nutrition, as well as growing population that is living longer.

Curriculum

Please note:Students who started this program prior to Fall 2017 should follow the curriculum reflected on their DegreeWorks audits via the self-service tab of their myNEU portal. Please consult your advisor with any questions.

Admissions Requirements

Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose

Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history

Two letters of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague

Official undergraduate degree documentation

Prerequisite coursework: applicants must have completed the following:

Website Transcript Copy: To submit and complete your application you are able to upload your unofficial transcript directly to your online application. It can be uploaded in PDF format directly to the online application. Please ensure that the scanned documents are readable and include all courses, grades, (i.e. marks, scores, etc.) and credits completed to date. The scanned documents should also include information pertaining to the institution's grading scale. If accepted, you will additionally need to provide your official transcript. In order for a transcript to be "official," it must be in a sealed envelope from the transferring college or university.

Tuition Calculator

Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2017-18 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.

*A maximum of 9 quarter hours of graduate- or doctoral-level credit obtained at another institution may be awarded as Advanced Graduate Credit to the Doctor of Education program.

Student Profile

Who Will Your Classmates Be?

This program is ideally suited for individuals who wish to pursue a career in nutrition, fitness, healthcare, nursing, psychology, public health, food management/service, pharmaceutical sales, or education. Typical job titles held by graduates include:

Dietitian*

Nutritionist*

Clinician

Coach

Health educator

While prior relevant work experience is not required, students must hold an undergraduate degree in health science, dietetics, or a related area such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, athletic training, or physical therapy.

*Requires an undergraduate degree in nutrition.

Learning Outcomes

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Specialized KnowledgeInvestigate and recommend solutions to facilitate the adoption of healthy behaviors involved in practicing applied nutrition, based on current research, theories, practices, tools, and technologies.

Broad and Integrative KnowledgeArticulate the significance of applied nutrition concepts and practices in terms of the challenges and current trends in nutrition and interrelated fields.

Applied and Collaborative LearningCreate or enhance a plan/program for wellness and prevention education of nutrition-related diseases.

Civic and Global LearningDevelop an approach to a civic, social, or economic issue in the field of nutrition at the local, national, or global level to prepare students for a role as a nutrition educator.

Experiential LearningIntegrate discipline-specific best practices and tools into work.

Communicative FluencyEffectively communicate, both written and orally, to educate the public and consumers based on science, literature, and sound research.